Seaside Heights, NJ - The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade Committee is currently accepting nominations
for Grand Marshal of the Twenty-second Annual Parade and Italian Festival to be held in Seaside Heights from
October 11th through October 13th.

“The Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian Festival has grown into one of the most popular ethnic
celebrations at the Jersey Shore, attracting thousands of tourists to Seaside Heights over the past 21 years,” said
Parade Chairman Michael A. Blandina. “Grand Marshal nominees should be civic minded individuals who are of
good character as they will be the symbolic leader of the weekend’s festivities.”

“This selection process has been difficult over the years because there are always a number of worthy nominees,”
said Carol Tramutola, Chairwoman of the Grand Marshal Search Committee. “The Selection Committee will
work diligently to choose the right person to serve as Grand Marshal for this year’s Parade and Italian Festival
and one that will represent the Parade Committee and Ocean County in an admirable manner.”

The deadline for nominations for Grand Marshal is April 1st. Nominations should be submitted with a letter and
biography or resume to:

“Every nomination that is submitted will be carefully considered by the Selection Committee,” said Chairman
Blandina. “I am confident that they will once again select a most deserving individual and someone who will be
an exemplary representative of the residents of Ocean County.” The Grand Marshal selection will be announced
the first week in April. The person chosen to be Grand Marshal will be honored at the Annual Dinner Dance,
which will be held on June 20th.

Anyone who is interested in becoming involved with the 2013 Ocean County Columbus Day Parade and Italian
Festival, or joining the committee, please contact Michael Blandina at 732-477-6507.